encounter vs bump

bump vs encounter

encounter and bump both are nouns.

encounter and bump both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
encounter	Yes	No	Yes	No
bump	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, encounter and bump are synonyms defined as:

encounter and bump: come upon, as if by accident; meet with

Other synonyms of encounter include chance, find, happen.

encounter (noun)	bump (noun)
a minor short-term fight	an impact (as from a collision)
a casual meeting with a person or thing	something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings
a hostile disagreement face-to-face	a lump on the body caused by a blow
a casual or unexpected convergence

encounter (verb)	bump (verb)
contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle	knock against with force or violence
come together	remove or force from a position of dwelling previously occupied
come upon, as if by accident; meet with	to play music at loud volume
be beset by	to enjoy some music greatly
experience as a reaction	dance erotically or dance with the pelvis thrust forward
	come upon, as if by accident; meet with
	assign to a lower position; reduce in rank

Difference between encounter and bump

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